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US8060061B2 US11/827,914 US82791407A US8060061B2 US 8060061 B2 US8060061 B2 US 8060061B2 US 82791407 A US82791407 A US 82791407A US 8060061 B2 US8060061 B2 US 8060061B2
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  • This document relates to a mobile communication terminal and a method for initializing the mobile communication terminal using an over-the-air (OTA) data backup.
  • OTA over-the-air
  • An OTA service enables a series of data updates to be automatically carried out using OTA data received from an OTA server via a wireless interface instead of operating equipment or a user's operation.
  • the OTA data can comprise a changed setting value, as well as firmware or other software upgrades or patches.
  • an active setting value of the mobile communication terminal is initialized to a default data value which was set when the mobile communication terminal was manufactured.
  • a method for initializing a mobile terminal using over-the-air (OTA) data includes receiving OTA data from a wireless network entity, storing the OTA data in a first database and a second database which are each associated with the mobile terminal, receiving a reset request which requests initialization of parameters associated with the operation of the mobile terminal and which are stored in the first database, and responsive to the reset request, updating parameters of the first database with corresponding parameters of the second database, and updating any remaining parameters of the first database with default parameters.
  • OTA over-the-air
  • the default parameters individually comprise manufacturer default values. It is further contemplated that method includes storing user initial setting data and data changed by a user in the first database, wherein upon receiving the reset request of the mobile terminal, the user setting data stored in the first database is initialized to the default parameters.
  • the method further includes displaying a reset menu screen for performing initialization of the mobile terminal. It is further contemplated that method includes displaying a pop-up window informing a user when the OTA data update fails.
  • the OTA data includes at least one of a data communication service, a voice communication service, a multimedia service, and a software upgrade. It is further contemplated that the user initial setting data and changed data is not stored in the second database.
  • the initialization is based on a latest OTA data stored in the second database.
  • the first database comprises an account database
  • the second database comprises a backup database.
  • a mobile terminal including a receiver for receiving over-the-air (OTA) data from a wireless network entity, a first database and a second database, each configured to store the OTA data, an input device for receiving a reset request which requests initialization of parameters associated with the operation of the mobile terminal and which are stored in the first database, and a controller configured to: responsive to the reset request, update parameters of the first database with corresponding parameters of the second database, and update any remaining parameters of the first database with default parameters.
  • OTA over-the-air
  • the default parameters individually comprise manufacturer default values. It is further contemplated that the controller stores user setting data changed by a user through the input device in the first database.
  • the controller upon receiving the reset request through the input device, the controller initializes the user setting data stored in the first database to the default parameters. It is contemplated that mobile terminal further includes a display displaying a reset menu screen for performing initialization of the mobile terminal.
  • the display displays a pop-up window informing a user when the OTA data update fails.
  • the OTA data comprises at least one of a data communication service, a voice communication service, a multimedia service, and software upgrade.
  • the input device comprises at least one of a keypad, a joy stick, a jog-dial, and a touch screen.
  • the wireless transceiver includes, an RF transmitter for up-converting and amplifying a frequency of a transmitted OTA data signal, and a RF receiver for low-noise amplification of a received OTA data signal and down-converting the frequency of the received signal.
  • the controller when the user request a reset of the mobile terminal, the controller performs initialization based on a latest OTA data stored in the second database and stores the OTA data in the first database. It is further contemplated that the first database comprises an account database, and the second database comprises a backup database.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a mobile communication system which performs initialization of a mobile communication terminal using an over-the-air (OTA) data backup, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • OTA over-the-air
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating a process for initializing the mobile communication terminal using OTA data backup according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an example for storing OTA data and user setting data in an account database, and a backup database according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates the databases of FIG. 4 after the mobile communication terminal is reset, the OTA data and user setting data being stored in the account database and the backup database.
  • a mobile communication terminal may comprise a cellular phone, a personal communication system (PCS), a personal data assistant (PDA), an international mobile communication-2000 (IMT 2000) terminal and other related devices.
  • PCS personal communication system
  • PDA personal data assistant
  • IMT 2000 international mobile communication-2000
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a mobile communication system, which performs initialization of a mobile communication terminal using an OTA data backup according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the mobile communication system comprises a mobile terminal 200 , a base station transceiver subsystem/base station controller (BTS/BSC) 110 , a mobile switching center (MSC) 120 , a visitor location register (VLR) 130 , an OTA server 140 and a home location register (HLR) 150 .
  • BTS/BSC base station transceiver subsystem/base station controller
  • MSC mobile switching center
  • VLR visitor location register
  • HLR home location register
  • the mobile terminal 200 allows a user to communicate while freely moving, and is located in the range of the BTS/BSC 110 .
  • Information of the mobile terminal 200 is sent to the MSC 120 via the BTS/BSC 110 .
  • the MSC 120 sends information to the mobile terminal 200 via the BTS/BSC 110 .
  • the mobile terminal 200 receives various OTA data from the OTA server 140 via the BTS/BSC 110 and MSC 120 .
  • OTA data refers to information provided to the mobile terminal, such as a data communication service, a voice communication service, a multimedia message service, and other related services.
  • the BTS/BSC 110 typically includes a digital channel unit (DCU), a timing/frequency control unit (TCU), a radio frequency unit (RFU), and a global positioning system (GPS).
  • DCU digital channel unit
  • TCU timing/frequency control unit
  • RAU radio frequency unit
  • GPS global positioning system
  • the MSC 120 connects a call when a mobile subscriber makes or receives a phone call or other communication.
  • the MSC 120 also performs the call setup and release function with the mobile terminal 200 , various functions related with a call processing and additional services, and an interlocking function with other networks.
  • the VLR 130 is a database for storing visitor subscriber information in a service region of the MSC 120 .
  • the VLR 130 receives from the HLR 150 information of the mobile terminal 200 and other mobile subscribers, which are located in the service region, and then temporarily stores the received information.
  • the VLR 130 is usually mounted in the MSC 120 .
  • the OTA sever 140 sends OTA data related with voice and data communication to the mobile terminal 200 via the BTS/BSC 110 and the MSC 120 .
  • the OTA server 140 is usually operated by a communication service provider, and thus comprises the latest software version of the communication service provider.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the mobile terminal 200 comprises a wireless transceiver 210 , a data processor 220 , an audio processor 230 , a memory 240 , a display 250 , an input device 260 , a controller 270 , an account database 280 , and a backup database 290 .
  • the wireless transceiver 210 performs a communication function for the mobile terminal 200 .
  • the wireless transceiver 210 comprises a RF transmitter for up-converting and amplifying a frequency of the transmitted signal, and a RF receiver for low-noise amplification of a received signal and down-converting the frequency of the received signal.
  • the wireless transceiver 210 by communicating with the OTA server 140 , the wireless transceiver 210 receives various OTA data from the OTA server.
  • the data processor 220 cooperates with transceiver 210 for encoding and modulating a transmitting signal, and for decoding and demodulating a received signal.
  • the data processor 220 performs an update of the mobile terminal 200 using OTA data received from the OTA server 140 , and informs a controller 270 of the update result.
  • the audio processor 230 plays an audio signal that is decoded and outputted by the data processor 220 , or sends the audio signal produced by a microphone (MIC) to the data processor 220 .
  • MIC microphone
  • the memory 240 comprises program memory and data memory.
  • the program memory stores programs for controlling general operations of the mobile terminal 200 .
  • the display 250 displays various menu screens and other information.
  • the display 250 may comprise a Liquid, Crystal Display (LCD) or an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED).
  • the display 250 may also comprise two or more displays including an external display and an inner display.
  • the display 250 Under the control of the controller 270 , the display 250 displays a popup window informing the user if the data reset update has failed. The display 250 also displays a reset menu screen for performing initialization of the mobile terminal 200 .
  • the input device 260 comprises at least one button or other device for inputting numeral and character information, and at least one function button for inputting various input functions.
  • the input device 260 may comprise a keypad, a jog-dial, a touch screen, a joystick, and other input components, comprising a directional key.
  • the input device 260 receives a reset request from the user and sends the reset request to the controller 270 .
  • the input device 260 also sends to the controller 270 a data value set by the user.
  • the controller 270 performs the general control of the mobile terminal 200 .
  • the controller 270 may also comprise the data processor 220 .
  • the OTA data when a data update is performed using the OTA data received from the OTA server 140 , the OTA data is stored in the account database 280 and in the backup database 290 .
  • the controller 270 also controls the storing of data set by the user through the input device 260 in the account database 280 .
  • the controller 270 When the user requests a reset for the mobile terminal 200 through the input device 260 , the controller 270 performs the reset initialization by setting the OTA data stored in the backup database 290 as an active setting value, and changing user setting data stored only in the account database 280 to a default data value set when the mobile terminal is manufactured.
  • FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating a method for initializing the mobile terminal using OTA data backup according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the mobile terminal 200 receives the OTA data from the OTA server 140 through the wireless transceiver 210 (S 310 ).
  • the data processor 270 performs an update of the mobile terminal 200 using the received OTA data (S 320 ).
  • the data processor 220 informs the controller 270 of the update failure.
  • the controller displays a popup window on the display 250 informing the user that the update has failed (S 370 ).
  • the data processor 220 sends the OTA data to the controller 270 .
  • the OTA data is stored in the account database 280 and the separate backup database 290 (S 340 ).
  • the OTA data stored in the account database 280 is set as the active setting value of the mobile terminal 200 .
  • the account database 280 stores data set by the user and the OTA data.
  • the data values stored in the account database 280 are set as the active setting value of the mobile terminal 200 until the mobile terminal 200 is initialized by the user's reset request.
  • the controller 270 performs the initialization by setting the OTA data stored in the backup database 290 as the active setting value (S 360 ).
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an example for storing the OTA data and the user setting data in an account database and a backup database according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • OTA data # 1 , # 2 and # 3 are stored in the account database 280 and in the backup database 290 .
  • the user setting data i.e., user data # 1 , # 2 and # 3
  • the data values stored in the account database 280 are set as an active setting value of the mobile terminal 200 .
  • the controller 270 performs the initialization by setting the OTA data stored in the backup database 290 as the active setting value (S 360 ).
  • FIG. 5 illustrates the databases of FIG. 4 after the mobile terminal is reset, the OTA data and user setting data being stored in the account database and the backup database.
  • FIG. 5 a method for performing initialization of the mobile terminal 200 will be explained.
  • the controller 270 When the user requests a reset, the controller 270 does not perform the initialization of the mobile terminal based on the manufactured default data value, but performs initialization in accordance with the OTA data stored in the backup database 290 , and then storing the set OTA data in the account database 280 .
  • the OTA data stored in the account database 280 and in the backup database 290 is not changed, but remains the same as prior to the reset function.
  • the mobile terminal 200 can maintain the latest version of the OTA data provided by the communication service provider.
  • the controller 270 may perform the initialization function by changing the user setting data to the manufacturers default data value set when the mobile terminal 200 was manufactured, where the default data value comprises default data # 1 , # 2 and # 3 .
  • the mobile terminal performs the initialization function by storing the OTA data received from the OTA server 140 in the separate backup database 290 , and setting the OTA data stored in the backup database as the active setting value when the reset operation is performed. Accordingly, since the mobile terminal is initialized using the latest version of the OTA data received from the communication service provider, the downgrade of the mobile terminal can be prevented.

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